Hermès 2015 Edt

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Le Jardin de Monsieur Li

by Jean-Claude Ellena

Hermès Le Jardin de Monsieur Li is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. The fragrance opens with Kumquat, Bergamot, Mint, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Green Tea, Bamboo, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Calone.

Our verdict on Le Jardin de Monsieur Li: Favourite

A masterclass in translucent freshness, this is one of the most meditative and quietly beautiful citrus perfumes ever made. If you crave subtlety and zen clarity, few fragrances rival its sheer, garden-inspired serenity.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
Le Jardin de Monsieur Li Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 23%
Floral 16%
Fruity 7%
Green 17%
Sweet 9%
Warm 1%
Woody 1%
Earthy 21%
Animalic 3%
Fresh 34%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
100%
Green
85%
White Floral
70%
Fresh
70%
Aromatic
50%

Notes

Top Notes

Kumquat 43% Bergamot 35% Mint 13% Lemon 9%

Heart Notes

Jasmine 35% Green Tea 25% Bamboo 25% Jasmine 15%

Base Notes

Calone 25%

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Its luminous citrus and green facets make it ideal for spring and summer, offering a cooling, breezy sensation. The scent is too light and sheer for winter, while fall wear works only in warmer climates or indoors.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

The quiet projection and clean, fresh character make it perfect for office and casual settings, as well as post-sport refreshment. Its subtlety is less suited for formal events but works well for understated daytime dates.

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About

Le Jardin de Monsieur Li Eau de Toilette conjures the tranquil morning air of a Chinese garden, where dew glistens on bamboo leaves and citrus trees. Bursting with the tart sparkle of kumquat and bergamot, the composition drifts into a cool, zen-like space of green tea, bamboo, and gentle jasmine sambac. Its mineral 'stone' base imparts a sense of water and earth, evoking soft sunlight and contemplative walks. Sheer, quietly floral, and refreshingly green, this scent wears like a whisper of nature's calm.

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